The Television Critics Association[2] on Saturday named HBO’s “Game of Thrones”[3] the program of the year. Showtime’s “Homeland” took two awards, for Claire Danes in her role as a mentally unstable intelligence agent and for best new program. And FX’s “Louie” took two awards, for Louis C.K., the creator and main character in the semi-autobiographical show, as well as best comedy.

Bryan Cranston, multiple Emmy winner for “Breaking Bad,” served as host of the proceedings at the Beverly Hilton, which honored winners in 12 categories. “Breaking Bad” was honored as the year’s outstanding achievement in drama. And PBS’s “Downton Abbey” took the award for outstanding miniseries.